Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 251, Decatur, Adams County, 24 October 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 251.

GERMANS MAKE EFFORT TO REACH THE COAST Military Experts Believe That Half Million Germans Are On Fighting Line And Others Enroute

FLEET Zeppelin and Armored Aeroplanes Attempt to Disable Allies’ Fleet. GIVES ASSURANCE Germany Will Respect Monroe Doctrine and America’s Viewpoint. London, Oct. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Every available first-line German soldier is either already on the fighting line in northern France and southern Belgium, or is enroute there. The northern Belgium cities have been combed of all active fighters who have been replaced with landstrum numbers and elderly naval reserves. It is estimated that not less than one-half million are already fighting and others are enroute. The plans of the German general staff apparently call for the possession of the French coast as far south as Calais. • and possibly Bologne and they are plainly determined to win through the allied line. Military experts agree that Germany is making a supreme effort to win through this line. The result is that the fighting continues to increase in severity with mutual gains and losses but not a sign that the battle is approachmg a termination. Reports declare that German aircraft, at least one Zeppelin and several armored aeroplanes are attempting to disable or sink the unit of the combined squadron of monitors. Rumors that several warships have been disabled are current. The German fleet is alsc said to be in action. It is reported that scout cruisers were sighted in operation off Heligoland, while Hol land ports report that all of the crews have been recalled to the big warships. London, Oct. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Dunkirk correspond-

It is Up to Parents to See That Boys and Girls Attend Church GO TO CHURCH! The trouble with some of our churches nowadays is that they haven’t the support of the young People. Churches arc filled “with grandfathers and grandmothers, but they lack the attendance of the young people. M r NONE WILL DENY THAT IT IS DESIRABLE THAT OLD PERSONS ATTEND CHURCH. BUT THE CHURCH IS NOT SOLELY FOR PEOPLE ADVANCED IN YEARS. THE CHURCH WANTS THE YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG MEN. IS THERE ANYTHING MORE MANLY OR INSPIRING THAN THE SIGHT OF A YOUTH WHO NEVER FAILS !N HIS ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH? THE GIRL WHO PICKS OUT THIS YOUNG MAN FOR A HUSBAND IS NOT MAKING A MISTAKE. HE WILL NOT DEPART FAR FROM THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. AND THE SAME APPLIES TO THE YOUTH WHO IS SEEKING A LIFE PARTNER. THE GIRL HE MEETS IN CHURCH, THE GIRL WHO Xs IN THE CHOIR. IS THE GIRL WHO DESERVES ANO GENERALLY GETS THE BEST HUSBAND. Parents it is up to you to see that your boys and girls GO TO mH ' lYou are responsible for them and their conduct If CHURCH. Youare i i T 0 CHURCH be firm . It I 8 your boy or girl sulks at JQIN q NR op the oVtTRCH 01 SOCIETIES The mind of the young boy or girl is CHURCH SOU , cvil The wordg of the preacber Wl jl easily influenced so b T 0 chuRCH by the young makes SS” tJ! l>», 1U iiU .tuna t, GO TO CHURCH next Sunil.),! The, should GO EVERY SUNDAY! Yoniig people e«n do wonders in th.. .plend,d GO .0 CHURCH movement!

War in tine East! Peace in the West! “Thanh God for Wilson”

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

1 ent of the Evening News wires that the Germans have been driven to a line twenty-tfo miles northeast of Dunkirk. He adds that their retreat became pronounced as the allied line was strengthened. Washington, Oct. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Germany will respect the Monroe doctrine and the views of the United States regarding it, announced Ambassador Von Bernstorf!' of the German embassy this afternoon. On September 3 he also communicated this assurance with the state department. Paris, Oct. 24, —(Special to Daily Democrat!—Tlie Germans today demanded an armistice in the region of Thiaucourp in order to bury their dead. The demand was refused by the French general is command and the fighting continued with increasing violence. This announcement was made verbally in connection with the official 3 o'clock statement. The statement said that the Germans continued to advance slowly to the north of Dixmude and in the region of La Bassee. The French are ad vancing east of Nieuport and in the region of Laugemarck and to the east of Armentieres.i Elsewhere on the battle front it is stated that there has been little change. Petrograd, Oct. 24, — (Special to the Daily Democrat) —Many of the sold iers who were wounded in the fight ing around Warsaw and are now here declared that the Kaiser was actual ly on the battle front and that he narrowly escaped capture. Their stories while circumstantial were not confirmed by the war office which permitted their publication. The fact that a German general who was opt of the favorite members of the Kais er’s staff was captured inclines the officials here to believe that the Kais er really was at the front. London, Oct. 24,—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Germany has already onsidered Belgium as a part of her erritory declared the official press bureau today. In an “eyewitness' story from the front it declared that German cavalry patrol are now wear(Continued on Page 3)

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, October 24, 1914.

FOR THEIR AGED And Disabled Members— Red Men Endorse Proposition For Their Care ( I I ' PER CAPITA . TAX , Os Twenty-five Cents Will Be Levied--New Officers Elected I Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 24—Mem- ' bers of the great council of Indiana, Improver Order of Red Men, meeting ( 1 at Tomlinson Hall Wednesday, in- , dorsed a proposition looking toward the care and protection of aged and i disabled members of the lodge. A measure was passed by the members I ■ providing for the levying of a 25-cent per capita tax on every member in the state, for the creation of a fund ' for the establishment of such a beneficiary system. A committee will be appointed by James Lambkin of Indianapolis, the incoming great sachem of the council, for the appropriation of the fund. Arch Hobbs, of Muncie, was elect- I ed great chief of records after one of the most spirited contests for office ever held by the council. He was chosen from seven candidates for the office, and succeeds Otto Wolf, of Frankfort, who has held the position for the last six years. The office corresponds to that of secretary in other organizations. Other officers elected against opposition were Clifford E. Crawford, Michigantown, great junior sagamore; Gus C. Krauch, Evansville, and J. R. Deal, Kokomo, great trustees, and Fred Krone, Richmond; J. S. Coffman, Muncie, and Roy W. Emig, Columbus, great representatives. o COMMUNION SERVICE SUNDAY. The members and friends of the Presbyterian church are reminded of the communion service tomorrow morning at 10:30. It is hoped there will be a good attendance. —o TO BE RALLY DAT For the Methodist Sunday School Tomorrow —Good Program Arranged ; FOR THE MORNING t Service at Ten O’clock— Music, Recitations and Drills. Tomorrow will be rally day for the Methodist Sunday school. The following good progrtm will be presented at 10 o’clock in the morning. Organ Voluntary. Music —Choir. Devotional—Rev. D. T. Stephenson. Music —Choir. Recitation —Vera Powell. Class Song—lnfant Department. Exercise —“Rules for a Happy Home” —Classes of Mrs. Kinna and Miss Brandyberry. Song—“ Meet the World With a Smile” —Class of Miss Bigham. Exercise —“Our School” —(Hass of Miss Stanley. Pantomime—“ America” — Class of Miss Parrish. Recitation—“ Our Friends” — Mildred Butler. Exercise —“The Bugle Call” —Class of Miss Bigham. Flag Drill—Classes of Mrs. Case and Mrs. Hildebrand. Music —Choir. Remarks and Collection. Closing Hymn. Sunday School Benediction. —o —■ — K. OF C. INITIATION. The Knights of Columbus lodge of Delphos, Ohio, will hold an initiation at that place tomorrow. A large class will be initiated into the realms of knighthood, among them being Father Kroeger of this city. About thirty local knights will go from here to witness the initiation.

THIEVES TRAILED EAST. Van Wert, Ohio, October 24 —Sheriff Wilson of Van Wert county, and Patrolman Allen of the Pennsylvania police force, left today for Pittsburg in the hopes of capturing the thieves who raided the store of the Van Wert clothing company and made way with S4OO or SSOO worth of goods and sl7 in cash Wednesday night. It was learned that the loot had been sent from Lima to Pittsburg by express. MYSTIFYING. The mystifying acts of the Eskic Baldwin White Mahatmas sets the people wondering over the occult, keeps them guessing and the other entertainers in Kiagic and song delight and amuse all classes of patrons with their clever specialties. This combination will come to the Bosse opera house Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29. A GREAT EVENT Will be the Municipal Hallowe’en Parade and Street Party ON NEXT SATURDAY | Prizes for Masked Ones Will be Given—Big Entertainment. A great event will be the Hallowe’en masked parade and street party next Saturday evening, given by the Woman's Civic Improvement League. Should the good weather which we have been enjoying continue through next week, the affair cannot but be a success. Madison street and Third street, for a half block west, east and north of the Hotel Murray, will be the scene of the festivities after the great street parade of masked hosts, which will form at Marshall street. Some twenty or so prizes for the best masked ones are offered and these are shown at the Holthouse, Schulte & Company’s display window. The committee made a trip to the woods this morning for pretty colored boughs which are used as a background for the prize displays. Everybody is invited to participate in the masquerade and parade. The committee on refreshments and entertainment for the street festival are busy and are completing plans for one of the best events of the season. PICK FRESH STRAWBERRIESR. L. Longshore and Jim A. Hendricks, while making a survey for Z. O. Lewellen and George W. Keller yesterday, picked fresh strawberries and new turnips which is going some for October 23rd. To prove their statements the boys thought some of the fruit and vegetables to this office. — .—o RECEIVERJAMED For Clover Leaf RailroadPresident Walter L. Ross Appointed. HIS BOND IS $50,000 Petitioner Alleges That the Indebtedness Will Exceed $400,000. Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 24 —The Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad, commonly known as the Clover Leaf road, is in the hands of a receiver, appointed in federal court here. Walter L. Ross, president of the road, was appointed by Judge Killits. Bond was fixed at $50,000. The action was on petition of Horatio C. Creith, of H. C. Creith & Co., of Columbus, Ohio, contractors, who filed a claim of $10,711.34 for material and labor. The petitioner alleges that Indebtedness will exceed $400,000.

CHURCH WEDDING *■ M ■ ' ■I. I Nuptials of Clayson Carroll and Miss Lelia Miller Attended With — ■ ■ !« PRETTY CEREMONY Couple Are Now in the East on Their Honeymoon Trip. The Greenville (O.) Advocate contains the following account of the wedding of Clayson Carroll of this city and Miss Lelia Miller of Greenville, which took place last Wednesday: “The marriage of Miss Lelia Miller and Clayson Carroll of Decatur, Ind., which was solemnized at the St. Mary’s Catholic church this morning was charming in every detail. The church was decorated in palms and cut flowers, the color scheme being pink. At 8:30 Miss Otilla McGreevey sounded Mendelssohn's wedding march and the bridal party proceeded down the aisle to the altar. The attendants w’ere Miss Mary Hartzell of this city and Mr. Herbert Bremerkamp of Decatur. "The bride’s gown was a handsome creation of ivory Duchess satin with trimmings of real lace and the bouquet she carried was of lilies of the valley and bride’s roses, while her maid carried pink roses. “After the ceremony a three-course breakfast was served by Miss Susanna Studabaker, Margaret Steinhilber, Lena Martin and May Frances Kolp to the immediate relatives and friends at the home of the bride’s parents on Water street. “Miss Clara Steinhilber and Herman Ostheimer rendered several piano solos and Miss Margaret Steinhilber sang “Parting Day” and “1 Love You Truly.” The young couple motored to Piqua and from there took the train for New York, where they will spend several weeks before returning to Decatur, where they will make their future home.” o - - ■- GROWERS_ARRIVE Markle Commercial Club and Sugar Beet Growers Inspect the HOLLAND-ST. LOUIS Sugar Factory TodayOver Fifty People Came in Automobiles. With their horns blowing and with large placards on their machines, announcing that they were sugar beet growers from Markle, a party of ten automobile loads, comprising the Commercial club and otner men interested in the sugar beet industry in that vicinity arrived in this city at 11 o’clock this morning on an Inspection tour of the local factory. After becoming acquainted with a number of the merchants and citizens of Decatur, the visitors were taken to the Murray hotel for dinner. At 1:30 they organized a parade and lead by Manager Hubbard, drove through the principal streets of the city and ended up at the factory, where the afternoon was spent in inspecting the plant. The people in the vicinity of Markle are enthusiastic beet growers and were very anxious to see the place where the raw material which they furnish is turned the finest of granulated sugar. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard again scored another success in the capacity of host and hostess and the visitors returned home, highly satisfied with their visit and being loyal boosters for the HollandSt. Louis company. DAILY CENSUS REPORT. Charlotte Mariam is the name of the girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Chronister of the south part of the city yesterday.

REV. KENDALL HERE. Conducted Funeral of Arlle Poling This Afternoon. Rev. Kendall ot Dunkirk came to conduct the funeral of Arlle Poling of Dunkirk, which was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church. The body arrived yesterday afternoon and was taken to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Burkhead, until the funeral. SCHUG & METLER HERE. Schug & Metier, the Berne agents for the Overland, offered their cars yesterday for carrying the governor and his party from the traction station to the hotel and from there to the court room. Aside from being business hustlers, the boys are good democrats and always ready to do their share. MINfSTETIEAD I-J' I — ■ ■■WX T I I* Rev. C. H. Schneider, Former Pastor of Magley Reformed Church HAS PASSED AWAY At Franklin. Wis.—Funeral Will be Tuesday—Many Will Attend. Rev. C. H. Schneider, for ten or, twelve years pastor of the German Reformed church at Magley, ii dead at Franklin, Wis. Mr. Schneider left Magley a year ago to take up work as pastor of the congregation at Franklin, where the German Reformed Mission House, or theological seminary is located, and in which institution he also assisted in teaching. No word of his illness had been received here and it is known that only two weeks ago he attended the synod at Waukon, lowa. A few years ago he underwent an operation for the removal of a kidney, but he had recovered his health since that time. The message of the death was received a little before noon today by , M. Kirsch from John Conrad, one of the Magley students at the Mission House, and read as follows: "Rev. Schneider is dead; burial Tuesday; tell Magley.—John Conrad.” Several from Magley, and probably i Mr. Kirsch, will attend the funeral. Mr. Schneider was a man probably only a little past fifty years and leaves a wife and five or six children. ‘ One of his daughters is a nurse in the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne. o - - COURT HOUSE NEWS. The Citizens' State Bank of Spencerville, Ohio, vs. Martin Gerke et al. Separate answer of Emma Gerke in two paragraphs. Rule to reply to the second paragraph; separate answer of Martin Gerke in one paragraph. John Mock et al. vs. Clerk Bleeke. Demurrer to the amended complaint was sustained, exceptions by the plaintiff. 11 ’ 1 First State Bank of Laramie s. Edward White. Leave was asked and granted to amend the complaint, mak- [ ing new parties defendant. Amended complaint in two paragraphs was , filed. Appearance by Edward White, George W. Crecount, Dorchester j Mapes, Frank C. Sheldon, Schuyler C. Billings. Each waived issue and service of process and admits the truth of the averments of the complaint. Agreement of parties hereto filed and made part of the record and the cause is continued in accordance with such agreement. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Oscar Kuntz, machinist, of Fort Wayne, son of John Kuntz, born October 11, 1877, to wed Emily Peck, born April 6, 1880, daughter of Frederick Peck. The transcripjt and papers in the case of Lewis A. Graham and C. L. Walters vs. Ell Myers was received in the circuit court on appeal from the court of ’Squire Washington Kern. A marriage license was issued yesterday to William T. Hockemeyer, 3 farmer of Allen county, born February, 1 27, 1891, son of Frederick Hockemeyer y to wed Clara Theime, born May 27, 1892, daughter of Frederick Theime.

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ON THE GRIDIRON Every Secondary College in Indiana is in Battle Today at Football. PURDUE AT CHICAGO J t Notre Dame in Sioux City, Earlham at Lexington— The Other Schedules. (Written for United Press by Todd Ellis.) Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 24 —For the first time this season every second--1 ary college in Indiana was today in action on the gridiron. Purdue and Notre Dame also had their games. Indiana alone was idle. Yet with the exception of the Purdue-Chicago game at Chicago, there was no game involving Indiana elevens that had much bearing on the title. Franklin had a chance to put Wabash out of the running in the I. C. A. L., but the showI ' ing Wabash has made against Purdue, Earlham and Rose made it doubtful that Franklin could do more than make It a good game. This is Franklin's second game and Wabash's fourth. Wabash has had time to train the strong bunch of freshmen into a fighting unit. Purdue rooters flocked to Chicago today in droves to see the Boilermak- • ers line up against the Maroon on I Stagg field. Purdue's defeat at the , hands of Wisconsin last Saturday put ’ the Indiana eleven out of the running , for the conference title, but the , chance to defeat Chicago today, how- , ever slim, had a general appeal for , the Lafayette boys. Stagg was touted ,to win over Handsome Smith today, i but no one would hazard a guess us , to the score. The Indiana teams that are engaged today and their opponents are: Purdue vs. Chicago at Chicago. Notre Dame vs. South Dakota at ■ Sioux City. Franklin vs. Wabash at ,Crawfords- . ville. ( Earlham vs. University of Kentucky at Lexington. Rose vs. DePauw at Greencastle. Hanover vs. Butler at Indianapolis. • EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM I . Mr. Dwight Peterson will conduct the services of the Epworth League at the IVthodist church Sunday Evening at 6:00 o’clock. The topic is “Win a Friend”. The program is as follows: Song. Scripture Reading. Song. Prayer —Rev. Stephenson. Instrumental Solo —Celia Andrews. Talk —Miss Gravens. Song. Reading—Mr. Mann. • Instrumental Solo —Helen Walters. Davids Prayer. ADJOURNS THIS AFTERNOON. Washington, Oct. 24—(Special to > Daily Democrat)—With Representa- , tive Henry, leader of the cotton fili- , buster interposing no objections, the : house this afternoon by a vote of 58 I to 27, agreed to adjourn at 4 o’clock | today sine die. Ln" applause greeted J the announcement of the vote. Rep- , resentative Henry was present at the roll call and did not make a point of “no quorum." The resolution imtijediately went to the senate. The senate was believed to be ready to adjourn. ABOUT THE SICK. Arthur, aged ten, son of Will Foreman of Thirtenth street, is ill of pneumonia. r f Mrs. John Schlegel is confined to her bed, suffering from an injury to her left knee, sustained when she I fell from a porch at the Charles Vo- *' glewede home. i II Word received here by friends is '• that Mrs. Cecelia Ehinger. formerly i- of Marshall street, this city, is at the •, point of death from heart trouble and , dropsy at the home of her daughter. • Mrs. Philip Salisbury, in Chicago, , I where she went to spend the winter, I leaving here a short time ago.